MAINCROP
- March/April
- June/July
Description
Desiree produce oval red skinned tubers with pale yellow flesh. Heavy cropper and early bulking. High resistance to drought & good resistance to potato virus Y and powdery scab. Susceptible to potato cyst nematode and mis-shapes on heavy soils. Moderately susceptible to spraing and mild mosaic viruses. Medium dry matter, firm cooked texture, good boiling, frying and mashing quality.
Best Suited Culinary Uses
Harvest Time: 15-22 Weeks
Available Pack Sizes
10 x 2kg Packs
8 x 2.5kg Clip Nets
25kg Sacks Clip NetsSubject to minimum order runs - contact us for more information
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